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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.33, 1,606.58 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.33, 1,606.58 and 455.32 is: 682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.33 : 1,606.58 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.33/1,606.58 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.33x = 1,606.58 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.33x = 731,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,512.01/1,071.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.81

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